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Clipper F Young1, Casey Shubrook2, Cherry Myung2
1Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Touro University California, 1310 Club Drive, Vallejo, CA 94592, USA.
Pharmacy (Basel, Switzerland)
|October 28, 2025
Summary
Clinical pharmacists improved medication adherence and chronic disease management for seniors in affordable housing. Community health events empowered participants, with 88% feeling better informed about their medications.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Pharm2Home Initiative targets health equity in chronic disease education and medication therapy management (MTM) for low-income seniors.
- Focus on Solano County, California residents in affordable housing with limited financial resources.
Purpose of the Study:
- Evaluate the adoption of chronic disease management recommendations from clinical pharmacist-led MTM sessions.
- Assess the impact of community health events on senior engagement and health management.
Main Methods:
- Clinical pharmacists conducted tailored education and interventions in senior housing facilities.
- Sessions covered medication review, management consultations, immunizations, and lifestyle advice.
- Program ran for 18 months, involving 65 participants across 10 community health events.
Main Results:
- Participants reported improved understanding of treatment plans and increased confidence in managing health.
- Post-session feedback: 88% of seniors felt better informed about medications; 75% had concerns addressed.
- 65 hours of direct intervention provided over the 18-month study period.
Conclusions:
- Clinical pharmacist interventions significantly enhance seniors' medication use and chronic disease self-management.
- Integrating pharmacists into community settings offers a scalable model for person-centered care.
- Further research needed on long-term impacts and effectiveness in diverse populations/conditions.
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